The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) is gearing up to launch a closed-loop mobility card targeting 50 lakh commuters, to enable cashless travel in buses. The receipt of funds in advance could earn the agency approximately ₹100 crore (at the rate of a minimum top up of ₹200), which it can use as working capital, said its Chairman and Managing Director Biju Prabhakar. A closed-loop card, like the one being used by the Hong Kong Metro, will also help ensure security, as the KSRTC itself will manage the system. It also does not need Internet connection, unlike open-loop mobility cards, he added. Sadiq Ali P.H., who retired as Regional Transport Officer (RTO), Ernakulam, hoped that the value-addition in the form of a contactless, stored-value smart card would attract more youths to public transport. “The card will have more takers if it can be used for commercial transactions as well. On its part, the government could encourage employees at IT parks and government … [Read more...] about KSRTC readying to launch mobility card for cashless transit
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Woman getting nearly $700 worth of Ulta items for 34 cents gets 19M views
The internet is wowed by a woman's viral video where she is able to get almost $700 worth of Ulta items for only 34 cents. A TikTok has gained a huge amount of popularity and was uploaded by Dayanara Herrera—who uses the username @dayanara.herrera5—that has been viewed 19.4 million times and has 3.4 million likes. "The ulta points system>>> WHO WANT A HAUL," she captioned the video. As seen in the viral post, Herrera records the credit card machine as her total is $677.64. The employee reduced it with a 20 percent coupon, which brought the price down to $542.07. After that, the employee used Herrera's Ulta reward points which brought the price down to 34 cents. Many other TikTok users were quick to comment their thoughts. "gurl ulta has the best point system.. if y'all don't have loyalty what you doin gurl," one wrote. "how do i only ever have $3 worth of points," another questioned. A TikTok user said, "I RAN to go check how many points I had... $3 worth." … [Read more...] about Woman getting nearly $700 worth of Ulta items for 34 cents gets 19M views
Ten common and dangerous phone scams you should know about
Unwanted phone calls are not only a nuisance, they can also be dangerous — and they can be avoided. While scammers are resorting to more devious tricks, phone scams continue to pose risks to the unwary. Almost 60 million Americans reported being scammed in 2021, losing an average of $502 each for a total of $29 billion. Fraudulent schemers not only seek money, but want access to victims' information. Scammers can be friendly or threatening, but are always out to cause harm. 10 common phone scams to be aware of: 1. Scammers sometimes offer free gifts as rewards to consumers that actually are efforts to take your money and information. Vacations and travel are among the most common offerings by scammers seeking your address, credit card number, credit information, while asking for a shipping and handling fee or similar fee to send the gift. 2. 'You've won the lottery' scams often come from outside the United States, thus making law enforcement's job all the harder. Scammers … [Read more...] about Ten common and dangerous phone scams you should know about
Best Esports Betting Sites: Top Esports Bookmakers
Have you ever considered placing a first-blood wager on League of Legends or a last-second bet on the underdog to come back into the game and achieve a dramatic victory? Well, we found the best esports betting sites that’ll allow you to do all of that and more — on any competitive game you can think of. Not only are we going to rank the top-rated esports betting sites out there, but we’re also going to break down why they’re as good as we say they are. Just raw, honest analysis from our team of experts with first-hand experience at esports betting websites. Not to spoil it for you, but Sportsbetting.ag topped our list with its comprehensive esports coverage, special LoL, CS:GO, and Dota 2 bets, alongside a 60% odds booster on your esports parlay ticket. Let’s check out all the rest as well. Best Esports Betting Sites SportsBetting.ag : Best esports betting site overall Bovada : Best for Call of Duty BetOnline : Most valuable esports rebate BetUS : Best … [Read more...] about Best Esports Betting Sites: Top Esports Bookmakers
Sri Lanka Debuts Phone App to Enforce Gasoline Rationing
The Minister of Power and Energy of Sri Lanka announced on Thursday that the socialist government would implement the use of a mobile phone app to monitor how much gasoline, diesel, and other fuel citizens purchase to prevent hoarding. Minister Kanchana Wijesekara claimed that police nationwide were already testing the app, designed to “share real-time data with filling stations island-wide” so that drivers could not evade national rations, according to Sri Lankan news outlet Ada Derana. The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is currently undergoing an unprecedented economic crisis that has caused shortages of gasoline, diesel, liquified petroleum gas, basic medicines, food, water, and electricity, in addition to nearly every other basic good. Protests against incumbent President Gotabaya Rajapaksa have resulted in the resignation of every member of his cabinet except the president – including the brother and former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and several other … [Read more...] about Sri Lanka Debuts Phone App to Enforce Gasoline Rationing
Trawling ban from June 9
The State government will impose a ban on trawling operations from 12 midnight on June 9 and the 52-day annual monsoon ban will be in effect till July 31 midnight. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Fisheries Minister Saji Cherian on Friday. The Minister assured that free ration disbursal for fishers and those engaged in allied activities will be made more efficient. The department has been operating 24x7 fisheries control rooms in all the coastal districts since May 15. Various trade union leaders, District Collectors, district police chiefs, and chief of coastal police along with officials from Marine Enforcement, Coast Guard, Navy, Fisheries and Civil Supplies, attended the meeting. Collectors will take district-level decisions after convening a meeting of the officials concerned and trade union leaders in the sector. Mr. Cherian has instructed the Collectors of coastal districts to issue orders for outstation boats to leave Kerala coast before the ban begins. … [Read more...] about Trawling ban from June 9